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Portal Managed
Populace Coffee

Espresso Proper

Tasting Notes
melon
ginger
lively
Roast
Light
Medium-light
Medium
Medium-dark
Very Dark
Type
Single Origin
Blend
Espresso

12 oz. bag of whole bean coffee
$20.00

Availability: In stock

$20.00
This coffee will be fresh roasted for you. We expect Populace Coffee will roast and ship this coffee in 1-2 business days depending on their roasting schedule.
Portal Managed
Coffee Story
Description
This is the Espresso Proper brought to you by Populace Coffee. Espresso Proper is a seasonal offering that is meant to stand up well in milk and also be great as a stand alone beverage. In the cup you'll taste a range of flavors from caramel to ginger with fruity and vibrant notes of melon.
Origin
Country
Colombia, Kenya
Altitude
1500 - 2000
Process
Fully Washed
Customer Reviews

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Tyler
It was okay, not bad, but not a huge fan of the melon.
2/28/2021

Aaron
Awesome
2/27/2021

Malinda
Too mild and acidic. Not enough flavor
2/26/2021

Patricia
It was smooth with delicious flavor profile!
2/25/2021

Jarrod
Very good for a blend. Nicely balanced.
2/25/2021

Hannah
Delicious and smooth, drinking this was a truly lovely experience.
2/23/2021

Ashley
Very good, can definitely taste the fruity notes.
2/20/2021

Henrik
This coffee was not for our family. It did not taste like described, just smells and tastes like dirt.
2/20/2021

Harry
taste better than i expected
2/19/2021

Estephani
Not my cup of coffee, I liked the smell but the notes of the lime and melon threw me off. I don’t really think of tasting those types of foods in a coffee.
2/12/2021

Taylor
I'm not a huge fan of the melon/lime flavors in this coffee. At times it tastes almost a little sour. Not my favorite.
2/11/2021

Marlene
Absolutely delicious and smooth.
2/9/2021

Lauren
For our tastes, we did not find this suitable to drink as a straight black shot. It was too sour/bitter. With steamed milk, it was a lot better, but not a favorite.
2/8/2021

Tanvir
it was a little on the lighter side. I make americano's and would like it to be a little bolder. overall the smell was good. Can we change the next coffee to fit these criteria?
2/7/2021

Joshua
It was okay
2/7/2021

Jordan
Not really my style. A tad more sour and fruity than is my preference.
2/6/2021

Ellen
Too light
2/5/2021

Chris
It was a bit weaker (acidic?) than I usually like.
2/5/2021

aster
Liked it. A bit lighter than we usually go, but makes for nice variety.
2/3/2021

Klevi
I did not enjoy it the melon was too strong. felt like I wanted to vomit all morning.
2/2/2021

Diana
I loved it - flavor was so rich, so delicious!
2/2/2021

Meredith
Very smooth. No crazy flavors - just a very solid good coffee. Would definitely get again. Would be good to have on hand for visitors who drink coffee but need to stay within the norm.
2/2/2021

Kyle
Extremely vibrant espresso!Amazing match. I have been drinking single origin for years and this made me realize what I miss about great blends. I have sent my family in Michigan to this roaster and have purchased other coffees.
1/30/2021

James
I used this coffee in my usual double espresso shot. I enjoyed the aromas of almond extract, smoked clove, and a subtle caramel and steamed milk scent. It is certainly lively with a bit of green melon, lime peel, and a hint of grapefruit pith. It took me a bit of experimentation to get it dialed in and I settled on making a slightly longer shot with a post infusion to manage the acidity. I'm not quite on the bandwagon with the light roast trend as it trades complexity and brightness for drinkability and texture. Overall this coffee was fun to play with as each change to the brew process resulted in a noticeable change in flavor, but I miss the richness and balance I've had with other brews .
1/28/2021

Sandra
This coffee tastes thin on the front end to me and then bitter on the back end. Wouldn't buy it again if I had gotten it in a store.
1/28/2021

Peter
Perfect balance for my palate! Loved this stuff.
1/28/2021

Rick
I was skeptical of this pick since I make my coffee using the pour-over method, but I really enjoyed it. The taste was smooth without being bitter or overpowering.
1/28/2021

Caitlin
The bright notes worked well for milk-based coffee drinks, a little to acidic for a straight black drip.
1/27/2021

Jenny
It seems almost bitter, but also too light. I keep feeling like I'm missing the coffee flavor in my coffee.
1/27/2021

Jerald
This coffee is not for me. It is a bit more acidic and fruity than what I typically enjoy. I’m sure that others who favor this type will give it a higher rating. It’s a good coffee, but I favor a more chocolately style
1/25/2021

Ajay
Was okay, but not my favorite.
1/25/2021

Allison
I like this coffee! It’s smooth and not at all bitter or burnt. Lively seems like a good description. I get lime notes from this. I personally would like it a little better with a little less of the limey taste, but it’s a good coffee.
1/25/2021

Eugenia
Some nice fruity/citrus flavors in the espresso, makes a comfortable cappuccino.
1/25/2021

Rya
bitter- very strong (but pleasantly so)
1/23/2021

Sheldon
Delicious. Good brightness and still round.
1/23/2021

William
Brewed using an Aeropress, I enjoyed the lively and fresh notes from this coffee. It has a decent level of acidity but it is not too overwhelming. Essentially no cocoa notes come through at all but it has a light toffee finish. Recommended to those who don't mind a citrus tang and want to avoid a chocolate brew.
1/22/2021

Hunter and Rachel
The flavors were a little to fruity
1/22/2021

Jake
This was good as espresso in a latte, or in a white mocha. I would like to try something with more chocolate or nutty notes though, less fruity notes.
1/21/2021

Tom
Flavor was too mild, almost not noticeable when adding milk and sugar
1/20/2021

Erick
Great taste very nice choice
1/20/2021

Nick
Not very strong lacked body.
1/19/2021

Matthew
Great coffee. Very vibrant and fresh!
1/19/2021

BRANDON
This coffee has a thin, highly acidic flavor. I won't make another batch of this one.
1/19/2021

Jacob
I liked this coffee, however it was slightly too sour due to the melon taste.
1/18/2021

Maung
The flavor is good! It tastes a little light, but that's not a big deal.
1/18/2021

Ryan
Ok
1/18/2021

Ashley
Delicious as a French Press. It tastes fruity and almost juicy. Low acidity and caramel scents make this a great cup of coffee.
1/16/2021

Alexandra
Fruity
1/16/2021

Mary
Very sour. I now know I don’t like melon ginger or lively;)
1/16/2021

Blake
Really nice, surprisingly light and woody roast, with some hints of sweetness
1/14/2021

Joel
Tasted a little light in flavor almost watery even with a 15 to 1 ratio of water to grinds.
1/14/2021

Lisa
nothing great, not robust enough
1/14/2021

Ryan
I liked the lively flavor. I’d love to try something just a touch sweeter.
1/13/2021

David
Excellent description of flavor profile--exactly as advertised. Using Synesso 20g basket, 21.5 grams in/36 grams out in 27 seconds. Light in body and gets a bit lost in more than 4-5 oz milk. Will try suggested parameters (17g/42g/28s) and experiment a bit more. I'm good for about a week of this kind of espresso before moving back to more bodied blends.
1/13/2021

Matt
This was sent in error. This is a coffee created for espresso machines, which I do not have and which I told Mistobox I did not want on my questionnaire. I love espresso, when made right. This coffee is terrible in a drip machine or french press, I have tried. It's a shame this will go to waste.
1/13/2021

Melissa
It was quite bitter tasting. I tried it in a French Press and a traditional drop coffee maker. Still didn't really care for this one.
1/12/2021

Nicole
It’s bright and low in acidity, it could be better if it had more depth/flavor.
1/11/2021

David
Coffee was on the bitter side and was not a fan of the taste profile. definitely reminds me of a cantaloupe which I am not a fan of
1/11/2021

Pauline
It was smooth but too mild of a flavor. Did not stand up well with milk.
1/11/2021

Ryan
Really good! Medium body. Fruitiness wasn't too extreme. Good balance. Smooth. Good amount of foam. Had some toffee like flavor to balance out the lime taste. Overall, really good.
1/11/2021

Andrew
Espresso was way too sour on my breville infuser, despite ~30+ second extraction times and trying different ratios.
1/10/2021

Charles
Great taste!
1/10/2021

Jennifer
Didn’t like the melon, line flavors
1/10/2021

Donna
Love the flavor
1/9/2021

Jeffery
Smooth and slightly sweet. Came out perfectly in an espresso maker.
1/9/2021

Jacqueline
The crema is terrific. Tastes really good, not too strong and easy to drink.
1/8/2021

Charles
I like darker roasts better.
1/8/2021

Jared
Very different. Had not tasted a coffee like this before. I did get used to it and enjoyed it. Not a favorite.
1/8/2021

Samantha
I like how I was able to drink it with barely any creamer since it was so smooth.
1/7/2021

Valerie
Smooth and tasty. Light and powerful at the same time. I don't know if it's the recent roasting or simply the beans, but this product makes a delicious espresso.
1/6/2021

Mitchell
This is perfectly fine coffee if these are tastes you like. I was given Misto as a gift. I don't really understand their curation process, suspect it is some software algorithm. Anyway they sent me a coffee that clearly did not match my tastes. So no reason to be critical of a coffee if its description is clearly outside of one's taste preference. To me the flaw is with Misto.
1/6/2021

Jennifer
Smooth and flavorful
1/4/2021

Andy
Clean, tasty and light, but not much of a fruity taste (to me).
1/4/2021

Ben
This coffee if too fruity for me.
1/4/2021

Lindsay
Great flavor and slightly bright. Low acidity
1/3/2021

Adam
Nice Strong Coffee
1/2/2021

Adam
I really liked this coffee although I think I would need some training to be able to spot the melon/ginger tastes. I made mostly coffee with it but also made an excellent espresso. Grinded as fine as my machine would allow (Jura A1).
12/30/2020

Amy
Didn't like
12/27/2020

Johanna
This was ok, more acidic than I was expecting, but tasted fine. I didn't really taste the melon or ginger.
12/26/2020

Stephen
This is the first coffee that I've ever had that I preferred without milk! Very interesting. Something similar (or similarly interesting at least) with more body would be awesome.
12/21/2020

Ashley
Very smooth and mild.
12/18/2020

Simon
little on the lighter side
12/17/2020

Sloan
I find the description 'lively' to be rather entertaining because it was everything but. We found the coffee to be as bland as your standard cup of Folger's. The smell was wonderful and the base flavor had such possibilities, but then it whimpered and died when it hit my tongue.
12/10/2020

Andrew
Too shallow for my taste; had a bit of an unpleasant aftertaste. Flavor seemed weak overall; similar to a store-bought can of preground espresso.
12/10/2020

adam
very sour
12/6/2020

Jennifer
Quite sour
12/3/2020

Jeff
too light/sour, one-note
11/26/2020

Jamie
11/25/2020

Sungwon
Rich flavor, great pour over.
11/23/2020

Jake
I really enjoy drinking this coffee. I have made it using both my aeropress and espresso machine and have liked both methods. With the aeropress I liked the brightness of flavors president and the espresso mixed well with milk for a light and enjoyable cup of coffee.
11/21/2020

Arash
I still can't dial in my machine with this coffee. I get 18g in and 35g out in 28 sec but it still comes out sour and acidic. I am still playing with it but, as much as I like flavor variety of lighter roasts, this one might be a bit too light for my barista skills to pull off.
11/12/2020

Benjamin
tasted great, some of the better espresso i've had so far
11/10/2020

Tim
Not our cup of tea (pun intended)
11/5/2020

Gregg
Not bad for pour over, but terribly sour for espresso.
11/2/2020

Kyle
Good, but I'm only on my 3rd morning sipping it and I wonder how much staying power it can have or if I will tire of it quickly. It can be a little tangy, but since I'm used to drinking a lot of flavorless coffee, it's neat to be able to taste interesting flavors immediately. Looking forward to revisiting this after I've had many other samples to see how it compares.

More details: I have been brewing this with an OXO 9 cup automatic brewer for drip coffee. Today I used my Breville espresso maker. It was very good! I think it indeed makes a better espresso than drip as it is labeled. I still need to adjust the espresso grinder a bit, as the shots are a little over extracted but I've still enjoyed them!
11/1/2020

Charlotte
The coffee smells good and has a great texture. But it is way too bitter for me.
10/27/2020

Shannon
Light body/flavour?
Slightly tangy flavour profile (likely to be lime?)
Slight fruit but can't tell that it's melon
Not identifying sweet/toffee flavours
10/23/2020

Jonathan
The beans were super fresh and smelled great BUT all the shots I've been pulling end on the acidic side of the fence. Definitely taste the Melon / Lime flavor, but that's not usually what I personally go for.
10/21/2020

Vika
We liked it! Well balanced and, despite reservations based on tasting notes, not too acidic.
10/19/2020

Cory
Lively indeed. And deep citrus feel. Very much enjoying this bean. Feel like it only get better.

Day 3 brewing update - very tangy, like the feel but don't know how sustainable this flavor would be
10/18/2020

Lucas
One of us loved it. The other was more indifferent. It was high quality but our issue may be more with our preparation method.
10/17/2020

vivek
I was very nice in a cappuchino - felt strong but could have been a little bolder. Felt light and not good as a latte (which my wife drinks) - I should have guessed from the name.
10/15/2020

Lou
Pretty Decent - A good brew to start the ISS coffee adventure.
10/13/2020

Paul
A bit too bright and acidic for espresso. Could be more developed - sweeter and deeper.
10/12/2020

Ryan
It was fine, I wasn’t able to pick up too many of the melon notes. I think I was expecting something more fruity? Not that I didn’t like it, it’s just not quite what I was expecting. I feel like it would’ve gone good with some chocolate flavor in there or caramel, something to make it a little richer than it was at current.
10/8/2020

Celinda
Presented as a little weak in strength. Prefer chocolate and caramel tones vs. fruity.
10/7/2020

Zhifang
a bit sour, not as strong coffee flavor
10/6/2020

Carolyn
Coffee tastes great, also love the sustainable pack. I thought the brewing instructions on the back seemed a bit off. Made it once as directed and then adjusted for something stronger. Great first pick!
10/5/2020

Kara
It was okay, but more tangy than I liked.
10/4/2020

Charles
It drinks smooth. I think I’m wanting to move from the light medium to a slightly darker roast coffee.
10/3/2020

Brett
Really nice - no complaints
10/3/2020

Jake
I like this for what it is but I think I prefer a little darker coffee
9/28/2020

Lauren
Pretty yummy. I don't have an espresso maker, so I just ground and brewed the coffee normally, so I'm sure I'm missing out on some of its goodness, but still good!
9/23/2020

Emily
It was a little lighter than I think we liked but was certainly lively and bright.
9/22/2020

Samuel
Reminds me a little of dogwood coffees. Slightly more acidic than I like but enjoyed the flavors described here as ginger and lively.
9/20/2020

Nicholas
I really didn't like this in my niche zero grinder, but after running it through my flat burr grinder it really brought out all fruity notes
9/20/2020

Melissa
Not a fan of this particular blend. It left an odd aftertaste that did not seem to resemble any of the listed tasting notes.
9/19/2020

Brandon
Good, but somewhat disappointing
9/17/2020

Anna
Decent flavor but too tart/tangy for my preference.
9/17/2020

ChaRee
Lemon was very forward and had a sour taste despite trying many settings on my Breville Express. Tried to add milk and use as a latte but had to add a lot of sweetener to get rid of acidity. I don’t think I like strong citrus forward. If someone else has this more dialed in with grind and dial settings, please share. Using grind 4 with dial at 3o’clock. That has gotten me the best extraction thus far.
9/15/2020

An
almost tasted burnt - didn't really love this
9/13/2020

JUNG
Fresh, but a bit too sour for me
9/12/2020

Amber
I got used to it, but the lime flavor caught me off guard. This is not a coffee that will mix well with any sugar or cream, but after the initial shock is good just as is.
9/8/2020

Amelia
Good coffee, didn’t knock my socks off
8/10/2020

Cameron
A very nice coffee. Maybe a bit heavy on the fruit notes for me but just as a matter of personal taste.
7/7/2020

Ben
I liked it more for iced coffee where the flavors popped out more in the milk and sweetener as opposed to drinking it black where it was a little too fruit-forward. My husband said he prefers coffee with more notes of vanilla and caramel in his iced coffee.
6/26/2020

Mike
Really good cup of espresso. Bright fruity flavors and has consistent body. My favorite of the more fruit forward espresso's I have tried from mistobox
6/12/2020

Ryan
we switched to a higher end machine half way through this one so i think it may have been even higher, we were just dialing in the new one
4/13/2020

Matt
Too sweet and lacking in body.
11/25/2019

Clint
A little to overdeveloped leading to ashy roasty finishing notes
10/25/2019

Maxwell
Bright, fruity, well balanced.
10/21/2019

Kirsten
Tasted great!
8/7/2019

Rosalee
Loved it
7/11/2019

Megan
Absolutely loved. Light and fruity will definitely order this espresso again.
4/30/2019

Ben
Not meant to be made with an espresso machine and am very disappointed with Mistobox for sending me this and wasting a bag of beans because this is trash unless you plan to use another method.
4/26/2019

Justin
My favorite espresso so far, I feel like you never see Sulawesi in espresso, super good.
8/2/2018

Nicolas
Coffee was okay for me, but wife did not like it. I detected the melon notes, but also some unpleasant bitterness at the end. Wife has no idea what she likes, but that she liked the previous one better.
1/14/2018

Jacob
Perfect, balanced coffee taste! Exactly what you'd want from a bold morning brew!
12/29/2016

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